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SPECIAL ITEMS (Details 2) - John Deere Landscapes - Disposal Group $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended
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Oct. 31, 2013 USD ($)
Impairments |
Non-cash charge in other operating expenses for an impairment to write-down assets held for sale to realizable value, pretax | $ 45
Non-cash charge in other operating expenses for an impairment to write-down assets held for sale to realizable value, after-tax | $ 45

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- Definition The after-tax loss (gain) resulting from the write-down of the carrying value of assets classified as a disposal group, but one which is not further classified as a discontinued operation, to fair value less cost to sell. A (gain) results from a subsequent increase in fair value less cost to sell, but not in excess of the cumulative loss previously recognized. For example, the write-down of a disposal group subject to a plan of sale, which was not sold in the current period, to its held-for-sale value. + References No definition available. + Details
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